Haircutting guide



pr 25, 1944. 2. L. Muss 2,347,587

HAIR CUTTING GUIDE Inventor ZeZm Zlove J l ZzZes (ma Wm; Z? M5718]:

April 25, 1944. 2. L. W|LE$ 2,347,587

HAIR CUTTING GUIDE Filed April 9, 1943 2 Sheets- Sheet 2 Inventor Love 144785 WWW Em Patented Apr. 25, 1944 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAIRCUTTIN G GUIDE Zelma Love Wiles, Rockford, Ill.

Application April 9, 1943, Serial No. 482,437

2 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in hair cutting guides, for use particularly in the home, and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, novel means whereby the hair on a human head may be expeditiously and attractively out without requiring the services of a barber or other skilled operator.

Another very important object of the invention is to provide a hair cutting guide of the aforementioned character which will readily adjust itself to different sizes of heads.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a hair cutting guide of the character described which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, highly efiicient and reliable in use, comfortable, light in weight, and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a guide constructed in accordance with the present invention in position for use.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the device.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view through the rear portion of the frame.

Figure 4 is a view in front elevation of a modification, showing the device in use.

Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the modification.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary view in side elevation of the modification.

Figure 7 is a cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 1-1 of Figure 6.

Referring to the drawings in detail, and to Figures 1, 2 and 3 thereof in particular, it will be seen that reference numeral l designates generally a resilient frame which is substantially C- shaped in plan, said frame being adapted to be mounted on the upper portion of a human head, as at 2.

The frame I includes a plurality of vertically and horizontally spaced, coaxial, substantially O- shaped bars 3 of suitable resilient material. As illustrated to advantage in Figure 3 of the drawings, the bars 3 are substantially U-shaped in cross section.

The end portions of the bars 3 are connected by straps 4. Head straps 5 are connected to the lower portions of the straps 4. The head straps 5 are adjustably connected by a suitable buckle 6. Braces I extend between the upper portions of the straps 4 and the head straps 5.

It is thought that the manner of using the device will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briefly, the substantially C-shaped, resilient frame structure I is positioned on the head 2 and secured through the medium of the adjustably connected head straps 5. The hair to be cut, as at 8, projects upwardly and outwardly through the frame structure I. This hair is brushed downwardly across the bars 3 and is then cut, the scissors traveling on the rounded outer surfaces of said bars. In this manner the hair may be expeditiously cut in a uniform, attractive manner. The device may then be removed to permit the hair to be trimmed in the usual manner and, if desired, some of the hair to be removed or cut from the top of the head.

In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 4 to 7, inclusive, of the drawings, reference numeral 9 designates generally a resilient frame which is also substantially C-shaped in plan. The frame 9 comprises a plurality of vertically and horizontally spaced, coaxial, bars ID of suitable resilient material. The bars ID are connected at their ends, as at H. Straps I2 are secured on the end portions ll of the frame 9. One of the straps I2 is provided with a buckle [3 for securing the device in position about the head.

As illustrated to advantage in Figure '7 of the drawings, each of the bars l0 comprises, on its lower edge, an outwardly curved lip or flange l4. Alternately long and short teeth I5 are formed integrally with the flanges l4 and curve outwardly and upwardly therefrom.

In use, the resilient frame 9 is adjusted on the head and secured through the medium of the straps l2 and the buckle l3. The hair is pulled outwardly between the bars ID with a suitable comb or other device and combed downwardly between the teeth [5. The hair protruding from between the teeth l5 is then out off.

It is believed that the many advantages of a hair cutting guide constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood, and although preferred embodiments of the device are as illustrated and described, it is to be understod that further modifications and changes in the details of construction may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A hair cutting guide comprising a resilient frame of substantially C-shaped plan adapted to be mounted on the head, said frame including a plurality of vertically and horizontally spaced, coaxial bars between which the hair to be cut is adapted to extend, said bars being connected together at the ends thereof solely, to obviate obstructing the space between the bars, and means for adjustably connecting the ends of the frame.

2. A hair cutting guide comprising a frame of substantially C-shaped plan adapted to be mount- 10 ed on the head, said frame including a plurality of vertically and horizontally spaced, coaxial resilient bars, outwardly curved lips on the lower portions of the bars, outwardly and upwardly curved alternately long and short teeth integral with the lips, and means adjustably connecting the ends of the frame for securing said frame in position on the head.

ZELMA LOVE WILES. 

